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Pineville

Kentucky · 1,552 residents (2025 est.) · 3.373 sq mi
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Pineville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,547. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,700. The poverty rate of 34.0% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,064
−1%since 2000
from 2,093 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
612 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 621 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
+6%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,552 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Pineville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,547
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,435 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,589
+86%since 2000
from $12,692 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 44.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.588
+12%since 2010
from 0.527 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,700
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$407
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $191 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 39.8% in 2000
65.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.8%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
−19%since 2000
from 4.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,932)
Black4.3%(90)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(19)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.3%(278)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(1,872)
Black3.8%(78)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(114)
Diversity Score21.6%(446)
Diversity Score
22
+63%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.5%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+63%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.1%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 36.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.5%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
34.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2012
from 40.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.8%
+15.3 ptssince 2017
from 59.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pineville, Kentucky?

Pineville, Kentucky has about 2,064 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pineville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Pineville, Kentucky earns about $24,547 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pineville, Kentucky expensive?

In Pineville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $98,700, and the typical rent is about $407 a month.

How educated are people in Pineville, Kentucky?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Pineville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pineville, Kentucky?

About 34.0% of people in Pineville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pineville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Pineville, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 111 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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